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Senior care can be a fraught issue. For many elderly adults, they may have been dreading senior health care, feared discussing it, or are reluctant to give up what they see as their independence. To help open these conversations more easily, here are a few ways to start discussing senior health care.

Taking care of an elderly or terminally ill person can present many emotional challenges. It’s important to understand that all of these emotions, while complex and complicated, are a natural part of being a caretaker. Of all of them, however, grief can be the most challenging for a caretaker to handle.

For some caregivers, taking in a loved one because of an illness or health condition may cause them to go out less or develop a sense of loneliness. While this is common, know that as a caregiver you do not have to struggle alone. There are many ways one can overcome this sense of loneliness or isolation.

The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and rejoicing. But it can be difficult to enjoy the holidays when you’re tasked with taking care of a loved one. When siblings have to take care of their family members during the holidays, it can take a toll, lead to arguments and recriminations, and ruin the holiday spirit. Here are a few ways to make sure that you’re getting the most out of the holidays while fairly distributing care duties among your siblings.

As a caregiver, you may feel that you are the only one who is tending to a demanding elderly family member. Even though you may feel this way, there are others in your same position and oftentimes, they seek out support groups to help them cope.

Check out these tips that will help you and the rest of your family get involved in local, state or federal efforts that can make a difference for your loved one.